PV Sindhu Falls Short in French Open Quarter-finals

Dara Singh Chahal

9th Mar 2024: India’s badminton stalwart PV Sindhu faced a tough defeat in the quarter-finals of the French Open 2024 against Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei. Despite claiming the first game, Sindhu couldn’t maintain her momentum, eventually losing a hard-fought battle against the world No. 2 from China. Sindhu’s spirited performance marked her third consecutive three-game encounter at the French Open, showcasing her resilience on the court.

Reflecting on her performance, Sindhu emphasized the importance of maintaining peak physical and mental condition while expressing satisfaction with her overall tournament performance. She now shifts her focus towards the upcoming All England Open, aiming to bounce back stronger.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty Advance to Men’s Doubles Semi-finals

India’s top-ranked men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, showcased their prowess with a commanding victory, securing a spot in the semi-finals. The world No. 1 duo displayed skill and finesse, defeating Thailand’s Supak Jomkoh and Kittinupong Kedren with ease. Satwik and Chirag’s stellar performance sets the stage for an exciting semi-final clash against reigning world champions Kang Min Hyuk and Seo Seung Jae of South Korea.

Lakshya Sen Triumphs in Men’s Singles Quarter-finals

In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Lakshya Sen emerged victorious in the men’s singles quarter-finals against former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore. Despite facing an early setback with a finger injury, Sen showcased his resilience, securing a hard-fought 19-21, 21-15, 21-13 victory. Sen’s impressive performance earns him a spot in the semi-finals against reigning world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand, marking his first semi-final appearance since Japan Open 2023.

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Bow Out in Women’s Doubles

In the women’s doubles event, Commonwealth Games bronze medallists Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand faced a tough challenge against the Chinese pair of Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan. Despite their efforts, Jolly and Gopichand couldn’t secure a victory, eventually bowing out of the tournament after a hard-fought match.